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Add 50/21 and 50/96

1^st number: 2 8/21, 2^nd number: 50/96

50/21 + 50/96 is 325/112.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
   50/21 = 50 × 32/21 × 32 = 1600/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   50/96 = 50 × 7/96 × 7 = 350/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1600/672 + 350/672 = 1600 + 350/672 = 1950/672
5. 1950/672 simplified gives 325/112
6. So, 50/21 + 50/96 = 325/112
   In mixed form: 2101/112

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